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Updates will be added on at least a monthly
basis. The projected completion date of Ford Hall is fall 2009.
Current:
Originally scheduled for today, August 25, the Northampton Fire Department
has rescheduled the final testing of the fire protection system in Ford Hall to Friday,
August 28, from noon to 5 p.m. As mentioned previously, some of the tests will
set off the emergency horns, including those on the exterior of the building.
August 26: The Northampton
Fire Department will test the Ford Hall Atrium smoke exhaust system between 8:30
a.m. and 3:30 p.m. There is a possibility that
the fire alarm will be set off.
August 25: Beginning at 8:30
a.m., the Northampton Fire Department will conduct its final testing of the fire
protection system in Ford Hall. Some of the tests will set off the emergency horns,
including those on the exterior of the building. The testing is expected to conclude
by 3 p.m.
August 18 (evening): The
Northampton Fire Department will be testing the emergency lighting system in Ford
Hall beginning at 9 p.m. Such testing is typically conducted at night to test illumination
levels in darkness. The length of time it will take to test the system is unknown.
Although not expected, it is possible that the fire alarms could be activated during
the testing.
Week of July 13: Paving of
Belmont Avenue and Green Street (from the Sage Hall circle up to the Dickinson parking
lot entrance) will occur during the week of July 13. This is a weather-dependent,
two-day project. Work hours are 7 a.m.–4 p.m. When paving occurs, Belmont Avenue
will be closed from Green Street to the service entrance to the Mendenhall Center
for the Performing Arts. Pedestrian access to Belmont Avenue from Green Street will
be maintained, as will both vehicle and pedestrian access from Ahwaga Avenue. On
Green Street, there will be one lane traffic, with a police officer on site to manage
vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
June 4: The final paving of
Arnold Avenue will occur. Paving is expected to begin at 12 noon and be completed
by 6 p.m.
June 10 and 11: From 7 a.m.–4
p.m., Belmont Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Green Street to the service
entrance to the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts for installation of materials
for the exterior of Ford Hall, which requires a small crane. Pedestrian access to
Belmont Avenue from Green Street will be maintained, as will both vehicle and pedestrian
access from Ahwaga Avenue.
May 12: A periodic closure
of Belmont Avenue to vehicle traffic may be required between 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
for a crane to hoist landscaping material to the Ford Hall Roof. The closure
would be from Green Street to the service entrance to the Mendenhall Center for the
Performing Arts. Pedestrian access to Belmont Avenue from Green Street would be maintained,
as would both vehicle and pedestrian access from Ahwaga Avenue.
May 13 and 14: From 7 a.m.–4
p.m., Belmont Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Green Street to the service
entrance to the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts for delivery of materials
to Ford Hall. Pedestrian access to Belmont Avenue from Green Street will be maintained,
as will both vehicle and pedestrian access from Ahwaga Avenue.
May 6 or 7: From 7 a.m.–4
p.m., Belmont Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Green Street to the service
entrance to the Mendenhall Hall Center for the Performing Arts for delivery of trees
and plantings to the Ford Hall green roof system, which requires the use of a small
crane. Pedestrian access to Belmont Avenue from Green Street will be maintained,
as will both vehicle and pedestrian access from Ahwaga Avenue. This project is weather
dependent.
Belmont Avenue Closing Date Change
April 29: From 7 a.m.–4
p.m., Belmont Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Green Street to the service
entrance to the Mendenhall Hall Center for the Performing Arts for delivery of materials
for the Ford Hall green roof system, which requires the use of a small crane. Pedestrian
access to Belmont Avenue from Green Street will be maintained, as will both vehicle
and pedestrian access from Ahwaga Avenue. The April 29 Belmont Avenue closing date
replaces the previously announced closing date of April 28.
April 24 and 28: From
7 a.m.–4 p.m., Belmont Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Green
Street to the service entrance to the Mendenhall Hall Center for the Performing Arts
for delivery of materials for the Ford Hall green roof system, which requires the
use of a small crane. Pedestrian access to Belmont Avenue from Green Street will
be maintained, as will both vehicle and pedestrian access from Ahwaga Avenue.
May 4–8: Between
the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., new curbs will be set on Green Street in front of
Ford Hall and on Belmont Avenue, and a drainage line will be extended to the south
side of Green Street. There will be one lane traffic on Green Street, with a police
officer on site to manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Revised Arnold Avenue Reconstruction
Schedule
April 22–May 1: Access
to Arnold Avenue driveways will be unavailable due to the installation of curbs,
sidewalks, and the first layer of paving. Arnold Avenue and West Street residents
affected by the loss of driveway access have temporary parking in the Smith College
parking garage. Service and delivery vehicles will have access to Arnold Avenue and
the parking lot.
May 4–15: Light poles and landscaping
will be installed on Arnold Avenue. Service and delivery vehicles will have access
to Arnold Avenue and the parking lot.
Note: Final paving of Arnold Avenue
and the parking lot is expected to take place during the week of June 8.
April 14 and 15: From
7 a.m.–4 p.m., Belmont Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Green
Street to the service entrance to the Mendenhall Hall Center for the Performing Arts
for delivery of materials to Ford Hall. Pedestrian access to Belmont Avenue from
Green Street will be maintained, as will both vehicle and pedestrian access from
Ahwaga Avenue.
Revised Arnold Avenue Reconstruction
Schedule
April 6–May 22: Road
and sidewalk reconstruction will occur on Arnold Avenue and the 66 Green Street parking
lot, located behind the Green Street Café. The days and hours of operation
are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. All Arnold Avenue and 41 and 43 West
Street residents have been offered temporary parking in the Smith parking garage
during this period of reconstruction. The Green Street Café, which will not
have the use of 16 spaces in the parking lot for its employees and customers, is
being provided with 16 parking spaces in the Dickinson parking lot. In cooperation
with the City of Northampton, eight of the parking spaces are the metered spaces
temporarily located in the Dickinson parking lot, and eight are provided by Smith.
The projected schedule of work is as follows:
April 6–April 17: Existing pavement,
curbs and sidewalks on Arnold Avenue and the parking lot will be removed. New utilities
will be installed at the west end of Arnold Avenue and in the parking lot, with no
utility service interruptions anticipated. There will be trash collection access
to Arnold Avenue and the parking lot, and emergency service access as required.
April 20–May 8: Re-grading of
Arnold Avenue and the parking lot will occur and the first layer of paving will be
installed. In the parking lot, curbs will be set and light poles will be installed.
There will be trash collection access to Arnold Avenue and the parking lot, and emergency
service access as required.
May 11–22: Curbs will be set
and sidewalks, light poles and landscaping will be installed on Arnold Avenue. Service
and delivery vehicles will have access to Arnold Avenue and the parking lot.
Note: Final paving of Arnold Avenue
and the parking lot is expected to take place during the week of June 8.
Current: The previously
announced construction to make improvements to Arnold Avenue has been delayed due
to a lawsuit filed by the Green Street Café. As soon as we have a revised
project schedule, we will communicate the new date for construction to begin. Those
residents offered temporary parking in the Smith parking garage will have that parking
extended for the duration of the Arnold Avenue work. The temporary parking in the
Dickinson parking lot for Green Street Café employees and customers will be
extended accordingly.
March 30–May 14: Road
and sidewalk reconstruction will occur on Arnold Avenue and the 66 Green Street parking
lot, located behind the Green Street Café. The days and hours of operation
are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. All Arnold Avenue and 41 and 43 West
Street residents have been offered temporary parking in the Smith parking garage
during this period of reconstruction. The Green Street Café, which will not
have the use of 16 spaces in the parking lot for its employees and customers, is
being provided with 16 parking spaces in the Dickinson parking lot. In cooperation
with the City of Northampton, eight of the parking spaces are the metered spaces
temporarily located in the Dickinson parking lot, and eight are provided by Smith.
The projected schedule of work is as follows:
March 30–April 10: Existing pavement,
curbs and sidewalks on Arnold Avenue and the parking lot will be removed. New utilities
will be installed at the west end of Arnold Avenue and in the parking lot, with no
utility service interruptions anticipated. There will be trash collection access
to Arnold Avenue and the parking lot, and emergency service access as required.
April 13–May 1: Re-grading of
Arnold Avenue and the parking lot will occur and the first layer of paving will be
installed. In the parking lot, curbs will be set and light poles will be installed.
There will be trash collection access to Arnold Avenue and the parking lot, and emergency
service access as required.
May 4–14: Curbs will be set and
sidewalks, light poles and landscaping will be installed on Arnold Avenue. Service
and delivery vehicles will have access to Arnold Avenue and the parking lot.
Note: Final paving of Arnold Avenue
and the parking lot currently is scheduled during the week of June 8.
UPDATE for Weeks of March 2 and 9: Due
to the snowstorm on March 2, Belmont Avenue now will be closed March 5, 6, 10 and
12 from 7 a.m.–4 p.m. to vehicle traffic from Green Street to the service entrance
to the Mendenhall Hall Center for the Performing Arts. Pedestrian access to Belmont
Avenue from Green Street will be maintained, as will both vehicle and pedestrian
access from Ahwaga Avenue.
Weeks of March 2 and 9: On
March 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12 from 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Belmont Avenue will be closed
to vehicle traffic from Green Street to the service entrance to the Mendenhall Hall
Center for the Performing Arts for delivery of materials to Ford Hall. Pedestrian
access to Belmont Avenue from Green Street will be maintained, as will both vehicle
and pedestrian access from Ahwaga Avenue.
January 30: From 7 a.m.–4
p.m., Belmont Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Green Street to the Mendenhall
Hall Center for the Performing Arts service entrance for delivery of the remainder
of the metal roofing for Ford Hall. Pedestrian access to Belmont Avenue from Green
Street will be maintained, as will both vehicle and pedestrian access from Ahwaga
Avenue.
Week of January 19: Installation
of the metal roof for Ford Hall is expected to begin and should be completed within
3–4 weeks.
Week of January 26: While
the framing work to enclose the Ford Hall Atrium has already started,
the installation of the glass is expected to begin the week of January 26. Full installation
should take approximately three weeks.
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